Kate Middleton is perfect in pinstripes as she and Prince William show off being with the kids as they arrive in Cardiff to meet Windrush’s elders
The Princess of Wales looked ready for business in a pinstripe suit as she celebrated Black History Month with her husband in Cardiff this morning.
Kate, 41, opted for the chic, tailored trouser suit for the occasion, marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush’s arrival to Britain. She chose to wear her brunette locks in loose curls that hung down past her shoulders as the sun shined down on her and Prince William, also 41.
The royal couple, who met with elders of the Windrush generation in Grangetown this afternoon, were greeted by a huge crowd of schoolchildren, who waved flags of countries around the world as Kate and William approached.
They also visit a school that has built Windrush lessons into its curriculum, helping students learn about the important impact the Windrush generation has had on society.
As Kate beamed in the sunshine, she appeared to be wearing the £549 navy pinstripe Holland Cooper blazer that she wore to her Windsor Castle meeting last week with Apple CEO Tim Cook, in which she, Prince William and the tech boss shared the discussed mental health.
The Princess of Wales looked elegant in a pinstripe suit as she stepped out in Cardiff today to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush Generation’s arrival in Britain
Kate and William’s activities today include a visit to the Grange Pavilion in Grangetown, where they will meet members of groups such as the Windrush Cymru Elders, Black History Cymru 365 and the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum for Wales.
The Grange Pavilion is a collaborative project between Grange Pavilion Project, Grangetown Community Action, Cardiff University and Cardiff Council, redeveloping a previously vacant bowls pavilion into a community facility.
The space provides a community café, employment and training opportunities and has become a key meeting place for the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum, Windrush Cymru Elders and Black History Cymru 365 for Wales.
The Windrush Cymru Elders group was established in 2017 as part of Race Council Cymru and aims to promote understanding of the concerns and needs of ethnic minority older people whilst promoting the contributions of the Windrush Generation and people of African descent in Wales to celebrate.
The Princess of Wales wore the navy blue double-breasted jacket with gold buttons as she arrived in Grangetown
A royal fist bump: The Princess of Wales smiled as she ditched the traditional handshake and greeted a young royal fan in a different way
Prince William also greeted some schoolchildren queuing to meet him with a fist bump
Schoolchildren lined up to fist bump the heir to the throne as he arrived at the Grange Pavilion in Cardiff
Princess Kate couldn’t contain her laughter as she chatted to young royal fans outside the Grange Pavilion
One royal fan received a high five from the Princess of Wales as she found a new way to greet the children
Prince William shook hands with a young student who looked sweet in his red school jumper and white polo shirt
Kate chatted to some schoolchildren who were queuing to meet her outside the Grange Pavilion
After a while, Princess Kate ditched the fist bumps and shook hands with some young royal fans
Schoolchildren waving Welsh flags, as well as flags from other countries around the world, including India, were on hand to greet the royals
Princess Kate crouched down to chat to the young schoolchildren who had gathered to meet her at the Grange Pavilion
Kate, a mother of three, looked deep in conversation with the schoolchildren, who were bundled up in their coats and uniforms
The Princess of Wales chatted to some schoolgirls who looked a little surprised to meet a princess
The Prince and Princes of Wales were greeted by small royal fans upon their arrival in Grangetown, Cardiff
Upon arrival, both Prince William and Princess Kate were greeted outside the Grange Pavilion, where they were due to meet Windrush’s elders
Kate, 41, paired the wide-leg suit with navy blue pumps and opted to style her brunette locks in loose curls
Princess Late wore a trendy watch on her wrist and kept her makeup minimal and natural to celebrate the occasion
The Prince and Princess heard about the lived experiences of the elders and the impact the generation has had in Wales since their arrival 75 years ago.
In addition to the Elders, Their Royal Highnesses spend time with the Ethnic Minority Youth Forum, a youth advisory panel for Race Council Cymru and made up of young people aged 11 to 25 who want to be a voice of change for minority young people. ethnic groups in Wales.
Finally, the Prince and Princess will also talk to local young people from the Somali community, which makes up a large part of Grangetown.
Their Royal Highnesses will spend time with members of Wales Somaliland Youth Links and Cardiff Bay Warriors FC and hear about the community projects they have been involved in – from football to youth unemployment and building friendships between young people in Cardiff and Somaliland.